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Maintenance and Specifications
Adjustment of
Quik-Split
If your
Quik-Split does not cut when the levers are held firmly in the operating position then there
are 2 possible causes.
A) The gear mechanism may need adjustment. This can be checked by the following method:-
1. Ensure the unit is unplugged from the power supply.
2. Detach the main return spring from under the machine, removing it from the eyebolt on the back leg.
3. Remove the top cover guard by undoing the screws holding it to the side guards.
4. Slide the ram assembly forward by hand to its furthest extent, so it nearly touches the cutting blade. Be
careful to avoid getting hands close to cutting blade to avoid cutting hazard.
5. Push both operating handles to the “on”position and hold them in place. They should both be resting
against the limiting bolts as in the photo.
6. With the handles against the limit bolts press the back end of the ram pinion vertically down. This tests
the gap between the gears and should be minimal. Press up and release a few times to assess how much
movement is present. If there is more than 1mm then the limit bolts need adjusting.
7. Adjust both of the limit bolts by an equal amount so that when the above test is repeated only about 1mm
of movement is present.
8. Lock the adjusting bolts firmly.
9. Reassemble, ensuring all guards are secured and all bolts and screws are tight.
B) The belt may be slipping. This can be checked by the following method:-
1. Ensure the unit is unplugged from the power supply.
2. Remove the side cover guard by undoing the screws holding it to the top guard and main chassis.
3. The belt should be adjusted so there is approximately 20mm total movement. The motor position can be
altered to tighten the belt by unlocking the 4 bolts on its feet. The motor is moved back by tightening the
bolt at the back of the motor that attaches to the chassis. When the belt is sufficiently tight ensure that the
motor is square to the chassis and tighten the bolts on the motor footplate.
4. Reassemble, ensuring all guards are secured and all bolts and screws are tight.
